Kozuka with Two Chinese-style Lions

early-mid 19th century (late Edo) 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm) (l.) Citation Source image

This stylized form of lion developed from images of lions imported to Japan from China. The two Chinese-style lions ("shishi") are in gold over a background of fish egg pattern ("nanakoji"). The artist's signature is on the back. This kozuka is almost identical to Walters 51.7...

Artifact

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39315
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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